Bernarde, Angela - Intern

Angela Bernarde is proud K’áalǫ (Willow Lake) Got’ı̨nę. Angela has spent many harvest seasons in her traditional homeland developing on the land skills. Angela was raised in Tulı́t’a, where she graduated from Chief Albert Wright School. In 2016, Angela took time off from nursing school to care for her new son. She is excited to pass on her elders teachings and on the land to her son. Angela enjoys working with the SRRB to support wildlife and Dene t’sı̨lı̨, our way of life on the land. Angela has worked with the SRRB on a variety of projects between 2012 and 2016 and will continue to assist in planning for the Dene T’sı̨lı̨ School in February 2017. She is currently pursuing her passion for heath and wellness working as the victim services officer with the Tulı́t’a Dene Band.

Kodakin-Yakeleya, Kristen - Intern (2014-2015)

Kristen Kodakin-Yakeleya is from Tulı́t’a, where she graduated from Chief Albert Wright School and has spent five years working as a Recreation Assistant. Kristen has great passion for wildlife and the environment, and she recently completed the BEAHR Environmental Monitor Training Program. She is interested in becoming a civil engineer like her father.

Owen, Catarina - Environmental Assessment Researcher (2012-2015)

Catarina Owen was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil and has immigrated to Canada in 2005. She has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Florida and a Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Alberta. Catarina worked closely with Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ reviewing permitting and licensing applications. She also reviewed and commented on wildlife research applications. Catarina joined the Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ Nákedı in the fall of 2012. Catarina lived in Norman Wells for 4 years and in 2015 relocated to Inuvik, NT. She currenlty works at the Aurora Research Institute.

Reanna Campbell grew up in Tulita, NT. She spent a year being mentored in a variety of positions around the community, and has done work in Tulita's employment office, Parks Canada office, and health clinic. Reanna is interested in pursuing a degree in native education. Reanna coordinated the SRRB's Health and Climate Change project.